NOVEL NEXT Chapter 378: Heaven's Sin
Although they had a guide and a map, Xu Qing and the others were not having an easy time in the desert.
Because they encountered a sandstorm.
Even a million-strong army would be powerless in the face of such a sandstorm.
Compared to the might of nature, humans are clearly insignificant.
Under this natural disaster, Xu Qing and the others became separated.
Xu Qing did not quite believe this sandstorm was accidental.
It seemed as if a force was at play in the shadows, wanting to separate him from his True Martial projection—Zhang Junbao.
The reason Xu Qing wanted to bring Zhang Junbao along was due to a keen intuition that the entire world revolved around Junbao, like vinegar wrapped in dumplings.
Staying by Junbao's side was clearly most beneficial for him.
What a pity!
An invisible force had disrupted Xu Qing's plans.
Since he was here, he might as well take things as they come.
He viewed his experiences in this world as a game, just like living out a martial arts dream.
Who, as a youth, didn't dream of galloping through the worldly society?
Xu Qing brushed aside other thoughts and, relying on his keen senses, found a marketplace.
A marketplace in the desert.
To be precise, this was an oasis.
It was also called Quicksand Market.
In the Great Desert, such a market is as precious as gold.
Because here there is water, there is food, and there are houses.
In any small town in the Northwest, these water, food, and houses would not be considered precious, but here, the price of water is comparable to gold.
Xu Qing entered Quicksand Market.
Anyone who can come here is not lacking money and is also fearless.
Usually, the number of people in Quicksand Market is not many.
This time is different.
Because many of them came for the treasure.
"The Ancient City of Excellence and the Ancient Master."
The Ancient Master is the swordsmith of the Excellence Tribe, ranking higher than Master Xiao and Madam Xu. In his youth, he traveled Central Earth and learned the swordsmithing skills there, and also acquired the unmatched forging arts of Persia by following the Mongols in their conquests, allowing his sword-forging skills to reach great success.
Before his death, he also found the Holy Land of the Excellence Tribe—the Ancient City of Excellence—and there forged a divine sword comparable to ancient divine weapons—Heavenly Sin.
Heavenly Sin remains in the Ancient City of Excellence.
Some say that whoever obtains this sword will wield unbeatable power.
In the worldly society, upon hearing the words "unbeatable power," no one would remain unmoved.
Many people in the worldly society have come for this reason.
But they don't know the exact location of the Ancient City of Excellence.
Moreover, Shi Guanyin is the overlord of the Great Desert.
If the Ancient City of Excellence appears, then the Heavenly Sin Sword is very likely to fall into the hands of Shi Guanyin.
Evil demons, everyone should kill.
If the Heavenly Sin truly falls into Shi Guanyin's hands, these people of the worldly society certainly won't let it rest.
From another perspective, even if the news of the Ancient City of Excellence is true, this matter is probably a plot.
The person spreading the news, their target is Shi Guanyin.
It seems it is Shi Guanyin's enemies stirring up trouble behind the scenes.
Xu Qing knew very well that he agreed to the Huashan Swordsmanship from Yuquan Academy, which is also in Shi Guanyin's possession.
This female demon in the desert has always been elusive, making it difficult to find her.
Some say Shi Guanyin, like Guanyin Bodhisattva, can appear anywhere in the Great Desert.
But her disguise technique is so masterful, even standing in front of you, you might not recognize her.
Moreover, it is said that Shi Guanyin is a peerless beauty, and anyone who sees her true face would be mesmerized.
Yet, throughout her life, she has hated men the most.
Every man captivated by her would suffer more than being cast into the Eighteen Layers of Hell.
But that doesn't stop many men from being interested in her.
Men are forever intrigued by beautiful women, especially those hard to conquer.
Even if they are seventy or eighty years old.
Xu Qing did not get involved in the discussions of the worldly society people regarding Shi Guanyin.
He rented a room at an inn in Quicksand Market.
Someone like him would never lack money.
The room Xu Qing rented was small.
Of course, the rooms here are all small.
He was waiting.
If Junbao and the others were fine, perhaps they would also find their way to Quicksand Market.
If they didn't arrive, Xu Qing wanted to rest for a while anyway.
He sleeps as he pleases.
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Not knowing how long he slept, Xu Qing was awakened by a scent.
The fragrance of cosmetics.
Xu Qing rubbed his eyes and looked at the girl in red with a veil in front of him.
"It's you."
This woman was none other than Yue Nu, whom he had seen at Zamuhu's place.
But Xu Qing knew, Yue Nu was definitely not as Zamuhu claimed, a female slave he bought.
Quite simply, Yue Nu was so beautiful, yet Zamuhu surprisingly hadn't had any relations with her.
Such matters are usually apparent at a glance.
"It's me, why aren't Zhang Daoist and Gao Heroine here?"
"We encountered a sandstorm and got separated."
To meet an acquaintance in a foreign land is a joyous occasion.
Even though Yue Nu and Xu Qing had little interaction, but here, suddenly encountering someone he had seen before, especially a woman, instinctively brings a feeling of joy.
This place is not the modern society Xu Qing once lived in.
At this time, women can still lower men's vigilance.
In those times, it's different; if you don't stay alert, you might end up in jail.
Xu Qing relaxed completely.
Looking at her slender figure, muscles and tendons softened.
This is a literal softening.
"Is this the Qingfeng Brewery of Western Xia's First Grade Hall?" Xu Qing suddenly spoke.
Yue Nu was surprised: "How do you know?"
"I've heard that Qingfeng Brewery is colorless and tasteless; you didn't actually need to mask it with cosmetics, I wouldn't smell it anyway," Xu Qing said lazily.
At this time, Yue Nu instead became confused and uncertain.
She didn't know if he genuinely lost his strength or was just pretending.